Yukon Launches 2025 Immigration Intake Under New Selection System
Yukon Begins Issuing Invitations for 2025 Nominee Program
The Yukon Nominee Program (YNP) has officially begun sending out invitations to apply for permanent residency following the 2025 intake, marking a significant step in the territory’s newly restructured immigration process.
According to an announcement made on May 23, the Yukon government stated that it had received more qualified applications than nomination spots available. This demand surge was attributed to the 2025 policy changes and increased interest among foreign workers currently residing or studying in the territory.
Summary of the 2025 Intake Period
- Intake period: March 31 to April 22, 2025
- Total eligible submissions received: 502
- Applications aligned with 2025 priorities: 392
- Nomination allocation for 2025: 215 (Reduced by 50% from 2024)
Yukon’s allocation was cut in half this year due to changes in federal immigration policy. This reduction is part of a nationwide shift outlined in Canada’s 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan, which has decreased targets for provincial and territorial nominee programs across the board.
Who Stands the Best Chance?
Priority will be given to candidates who received a temporary measure letter of support—a document issued by Yukon employers for foreign nationals they plan to nominate in 2025 or 2026. These individuals were granted temporary work permits valid for up to two years, allowing them to live and work in Yukon while preparing for their PR nomination.
Once priority candidates are processed, remaining nominations will be distributed through a random draw from other eligible submissions.
Who Is Eligible for Random Selection?
Candidates included in the random draw pool typically fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Foreign nationals with at least one year of work experience in Yukon
- Graduates of Yukon University
- Francophone or French-speaking candidates
- Applicants with a valid letter of support from a Yukon employer
Major Program Changes in 2025: Shift to EOI System
A major transformation to the YNP in 2025 is the introduction of the Expression of Interest (EOI) system, replacing the previous first-come, first-served application method.
Here’s how the new process works:
- Yukon employers submit a web-based EOI form on behalf of the foreign worker.
- The YNP reviews submissions and begins inviting selected employers to submit full applications.
- Employers not selected will either be:
- Placed in a random selection pool, or
- Notified if their application was found ineligible.
This change is aimed at ensuring only the most relevant and high-priority candidates are selected, given the constrained nomination limits.
Key Takeaways
- Yukon is currently inviting successful candidates from the March–April 2025 intake.
- Priority is given to those with temporary letters of support and Yukon-based experience.
- New EOI-based selection system allows for more strategic nominations.
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